Recall Alert: Toyota Tacoma and Tundra Floor Mat Safety Issue - PickupTrucks.com
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration issued a wide-ranging recall late today for 3. 8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The recall stems from faulty floor mats that can become stuck under the accelerator pedal causing unexpected acceleration. The recall includes both the Tundra and Tacoma from the following years:. NHTSA suggests all owners remove the driver-side floor mat from these cars immediately and not replace them with anything. Toyota has released a warning for owners including steps to take in case of an accelerator issue. Toyota Notice. Should the vehicle continue to accelerate rapidly after releasing the accelerator pedal, this could be an indication of floor mat interference. If this occurs, Toyota recommends the driver take the following actions:. First, if it is possible and safe to do so, pull back the floor mat and dislodge it from the accelerator pedal. If the floor mat cannot be dislodged, then firmly and steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet. Shift the transmission gear selector to the Neutral (N) position and use the brakes to make a controlled stop at the side of the road and turn off the engine. -If the vehicle is equipped with an Engine Start/Stop button, firmly and steadily push the button for at least three seconds to turn off the engine. Source: news.pickuptrucks.com
